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Hidalgo County weather alerts

2 active alerts for Hidalgo County, New Mexico right now: 2 Flood Watches.

42 in the last 30 days 114 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Flood Watch Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Hidalgo County

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Flood Watch

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 10:25 PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Until Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT (in 19 hr)

Area: Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Eastern Black Range Foothills

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff m...

What it means: Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

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Flood Watch

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 10:25 PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Until Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT (in 19 hr)

Area: Upper Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may re...

What it means: Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Hidalgo County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Special Weather Statement Oct 21, 6:24 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Flood Watch Oct 21, 10:08 AM Oct 23, 6:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 20, 5:36 PM Oct 20, 5:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 20, 5:15 PM Oct 20, 5:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 20, 4:53 PM Oct 20, 5:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Special Weather Statement Oct 20, 4:37 PM Oct 20, 5:15 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 6:25 PM Oct 19, 7:15 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 6:20 PM Oct 19, 6:30 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 6:12 PM Oct 19, 6:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 5:59 PM Oct 19, 6:30 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 5:43 PM Oct 19, 6:30 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 5:35 PM Oct 19, 6:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 5:14 PM Oct 19, 5:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 5:12 PM Oct 19, 5:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 4:59 PM Oct 19, 5:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 4:48 PM Oct 19, 5:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 4:18 PM Oct 19, 5:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 4:07 PM Oct 19, 4:30 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 3:43 PM Oct 19, 4:30 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Oct 19, 3:07 PM Oct 19, 3:45 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:24 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM —
High Wind Warning Oct 16, 9:24 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM —
Blowing Dust Advisory Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 16, 8:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Blowing Dust Advisory Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 16, 8:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 16, 11:40 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Blowing Dust Advisory Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 16, 8:00 PM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 16, 9:17 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 15, 5:24 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 5:24 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 2:12 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 15, 2:12 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 15, 6:28 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 15, 6:28 AM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Wind Advisory Oct 14, 11:35 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 14, 11:35 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
High Wind Warning Oct 14, 1:18 PM Oct 17, 12:00 AM El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Pattern

What Hidalgo County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Hidalgo County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Flood Watch
33
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
22
Flood Advisory
18
Special Weather Statement
10
Wind Advisory
10
High Wind Warning
8
Blowing Dust Advisory
3
Dust Advisory
3
Flash Flood Warning
3
High Wind Watch
3
Flood Warning
1

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning

Sustained winds of 40 mph or more, or gusts of 58 mph or more, are expected. Secure loose objects and expect downed trees and power lines.

Blowing Dust Advisory

Blowing dust reducing visibility. Slow down and be ready to pull over.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

Dust Advisory

Blowing dust reducing visibility is expected. Slow down and be ready to pull over.

Flash Flood Warning

Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.

High Wind Watch

Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.

Flood Warning

Flooding of rivers, streams or low-lying areas is occurring or expected. Avoid flooded roads and monitor river levels.

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Alerts near Hidalgo County

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Questions

About Hidalgo County alerts

How do I get Hidalgo County weather alerts on my iPhone?

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Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Hidalgo County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

Can I get this data as JSON?

Yes. /weather-alerts/nm/hidalgo-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Hidalgo County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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